en_tn/pro/25/11.md

listening ear

"person who is willing to listen" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)

Speaking a well-chosen word, is like patterns of gold ...

chosen word, is like patterns of gold ...** - These two things are being compared because they both are pleasant. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)

Like a gold ring or jewelry ... is a wise rebuke ...

These two things are being compared because they are both cherished and priceless. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)